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Spain’s goalless draw exposes a familiar problem in World Cup opener
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Spain opened the 2026 World Cup with a surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, despite dominating possession and passes. The team was criticized in Spain for bland, ineffective attacking play, and it next faces Saudi Arabia.
- 01Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde in a major World Cup upset.
- 02They had 74% possession and 734 passes but little attacking threat.
- 03Marca said Spain had “run out of ideas” in a “disastrous” start.
- 04Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were not fully fit and came on late.
- 05Spain next play Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
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OrganizationsSpain national football team, Cape Verde national football team, SofaScore, Marca, Barca
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